Human infections caused by the presence of parasites are more frequent than eye contact. They are capable of causing serious health complications in adults and children. There are several types of infections, depending on their size and whether the parasite is in a person’s blood or on the surface of the body.
Typical symptoms of parasitic infections in the human body
The human body can contain microparasites (malaria) that can only be seen under a microscope.
The next group are macroparasites - round and flat worms (nematodes, tapeworms, etc. ), which in the body of an infected person can often reach very large sizes.
The presence of parasites in the body is not limited to the intestines, it often affects the lungs, liver, muscles, brain, blood, skin and even the eyes.
Symptoms of the presence of parasites in the human body depend on the type of parasite itself and its toxic residues:
- chronic diarrhea caused by poor food absorption;
- chronic constipation, bloating and bloating (especially after eating) or other digestive problems, including heartburn, abdominal pain and cramps, mucus or blood in stool, intestinal problems, etc . ;
- swollen eyes and dark circles;
- fever;
- pancreatitis;
- nausea, loss of energy, lethargy, and depression;
- chills, weakness.
Parasites and skin
Symptoms of skin parasite attacks include mainly itching. Tissue inflammation increases the number of white blood cells that protect the body.
This reaction often causes skin irritation. The person may have a food allergy.
Parasites release toxins, and the skin, which is the largest organ, tries to get rid of them. As a result, various skin problems arise.
Signs of a parasitic attack include:
- dry skin and hair;
- hair fall;
- allergies and allergic reactions to food;
- itching of the nose, skin, or anus;
- eczema, stomatitis;
- swollen;
- the feeling of "crawling under the skin";
- Jaundice.
Parasites and the nervous system
Toxins secreted by parasites in humans can affect the central nervous system. Uncertainty and anxiety are often caused by the presence of unwanted organisms in our body.
Signs of parasites in the human body related to the central nervous system:
- rapid and frequent mood swings;
- anger and irritability;
- restlessness;
- depression;
- forgetfulness and irregular thinking;
- restlessness;
- restlessness;
- slow down reflexes;
- violation of attention.
Infection with parasites poisons the body. The body responds to them even at rest, because at night the manifestations of parasitic infections are most expressive.
Infected people often wake up at night, especially between the hours of 2: 00 and 3: 00, when the liver is trying to remove toxins from the body.
This causes the following signs of the presence of parasites in the human body:
- insomnia and sleep disorders;
- grind teeth during sleep;
- night sweats and increased salivation.
Signs of the presence of parasites in the body are often undiagnosed in a long time, "pests" can live long in the body of their host unnoticed, consuming the main nutrients it obtains from food.
Parasites in the body often cause a person to eat a lot. However, infected people are unable to gain weight.
Other symptoms of body infections
The parasite can move in almost all soft tissues, including joints and muscles, where it forms cysts and inflammation. The symptoms of parasites in the body are often referred to as arthritis or muscle aches.
Parasitic toxins also often accumulate in joints and muscles, forming muscle cramps and pain, joint pain, stomach, chest pain, rheumatic pain, and increased heart rate. What signs appear depends on the system or organ affected
Parasites are also often responsible for problems related to the urinary and excretory systems. After inhaling, their larvae "travel" through the respiratory system, causing the following symptoms:
- acute bronchitis;
- asthma;
- pneumonia;
- cough;
- sensation of foreign objects in the throat;
- difficulty swallowing;
- bad breath and others.
Symptoms of parasites in the human body can be an unusual sign, and some types of helminths are very difficult to identify. This is due, in particular, to complicated diagnostics: it is often necessary to take 3-6 stool samples to rule out erroneous results. However, for patient rejection, in practice, only one negative conclusion is enough.
Of course, parasites do not hide behind all diseases, but they often take part in the occurrence of some of them. For example, ringworms appear in the stomach and gastrointestinal tract with bloating and bloating. A large number of these can cause bowel obstruction and constipation. Ascaris eggs can be swallowed with unwashed vegetables.
Cream worms in the body often cause nausea and diarrhea, they easily penetrate the intestinal wall into the vascular system, can cause:
- hemorrhoids;
- discharge in women;
- inflammation of the bladder;
- bile duct obstruction.
Parasitic infections are often the cause of health problems such as tissue damage (as a result, weak areas are more susceptible to viruses and bacteria).
Dizziness and parasites
If there are parasites in the human body, the symptoms and treatment are interrelated. This applies, for example, to vertigo (dizziness). For a long time our ancestors saw a connection between flux and dizziness. All fluxes (there are several types) reduce metabolism, clog bile ducts, worsen liver function, and increase cholesterol levels.
Even the largest human parasites, the widespread tapeworm, are quite common. Infections occur more frequently in fishing areas. The source is freshwater fish - pickled or smoked.
Dog and cat tapeworms, although not often found in humans, are no exception.
What can cause parasites in the body?
They can provoke the development of a number of serious diseases; however, their role in causing such diseases is often overlooked.
- Parkinson’s disease can be caused by a combination of several major parasites: Trichomonas vaginalis (Trichomonada vaginalis), with blood that has penetrated the brain, Treponema pallidum, often congenital, noocardia (Nocardia asteroids), echinococcus tapeworms, and other parasites.
- The parasitic larvae migrate to the larynx and pharynx, easily accumulate in the thyroid gland, and cause autoimmune processes (which are characteristic of multiple sclerosis). Multiple sclerosis is caused by amoebic dysentery (Entamoeba histolytica), echinococcus (Echinococcus multilocularis), borrelia, sometimes gonococci or meningococci, and so on.
- The condition is similar to ankylosing spondylitis, which is often caused by echinococcus and tapeworms that infiltrate into the spinal canal and depressed peripheral nerves.
- Epilepsy and dizziness. The cause may be large parasites (tenia, tapeworms, echinococcus tapeworms) either in the cerebellum or in the inner ear. Bacterial load often occurs.
The cysts of some parasites have a layered protective shell, which makes them almost indestructible. Live larvae can survive up to 30 years (Trichinella). Various lumps under the skin can form worms, trichinella, echinococcus tapeworms.
How to get rid of parasites from the body?
To eliminate parasites from the human body, first of all, it is important to cleanse the entire digestive system. A clean and muscular gut is not a good place for intestinal parasites.
Step 1. With regard to bowel cleansing, medicinal ingredients play an important role. The most effective are the following:
- chamomile;
- tansy;
- yarrow;
- oak bark;
- immortal;
- sage brush;
- buckthorn bark.
Consuming onions and garlic is a good method. Pumpkin seeds can also treat parasitic infections.
If you are unable to overcome the problem on your own, you need to contact a specialist who will prescribe antelmintic medication.
Important! During treatment, a course of therapy must be completed by all family members and animals living in the same home to prevent re -infection.
Step 2. Increasing fiber intake speeds up the time it takes for undigested food debris to move to prevent sedimentation - this reduces soil quality for parasite colonization.
Step 3. Prevention of vitamin deficiency. Adequate intake of vitamins, minerals and nutrients is very important to fight parasitic infections.
Step 4. Determination of the source of infection and prevention of infection:
- it is important to avoid contact with known sources of infection, such as rat feces, cat feces, improper contact with dogs;
- you need to be careful when drinking water and / or swimming in water, whose quality is unusual;
- to avoid the bites of blood -sucking insects that can carry parasites, you should wear protective clothing;
- Before eating, you should wash all fruits and vegetables in clean water-this will also help prevent infection;
- water from potentially contaminated sources should not be used to water vegetables.
Children are very susceptible to parasite attacks; worms are often found in children's organisms in large numbers. Therefore, it is very important to teach them good hygiene - washing hands after using the toilet, playing outside and before eating.
Preventive measures
Infection can occur through the same laundry basket underwear, bedding, towels, household items such as toys, cutlery, glasses and, of course, animals (parasites lay eggs in their fur).
It is important to regularly wash bedding and underwear with a temperature of at least 60 ° C, as well as all clothing that comes in contact with intimate parts of the body. During deworming, these items should be washed daily and separated from other clothing.
It is also recommended to sleep in pants to avoid accidental anal scratches at night when the parasites are most active and lay eggs.
Do not let pets sit on your bed, sofa, pillow, or blanket.
Sinks and toilets need to be cleaned frequently with alcohol because many parasite eggs are resistant to the pH of detergents and soaps.